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Containing 100 essays, this work explains the historical background of Einstein's life and work, the many different aspects of his biography and the scientific fields connected to his work, going beyond the traditional picture of the scientific genius.Read more...

Document's of a life's pathway published with parallel German title and text.

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Published to accompany the exhibition 'Albert Einstein - Chief Engineer of the Universe' conceived by the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science on the occasion of the Einstein Year 2005 and held in the Kronprinzenpalais, Berlin from 16 May to 30 September 2005.Accompanying DVD vol. entitled: Einstein's life and work in context contains animations and films.

Einstein's life and work in context.One hundred authors for Einstein.Document's of a life's pathway.Dokumente eines Lebensweges.

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edited by Jürgen Renn.

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"...an amazing array of fascinating photographs, charts, diagrams and documents on every page." (Globe and Mail, December 9, 2006) "Refreshing insights, superb illustrations and photographs, and analyses of the great man's impact on today's research make this book a constant delight." (NSTA Recommends, August 15, 2006) "...allows one to reflect on not only Einstein's role in the subsequent development of science, but on science's role in...the shaping of human history." (MAA Reviews, February 17, 2006) "...a unique and wonderful book...written in an easy-to-understand language...this is one of the books one cannot put down after opening it..." (Chromatographia, Vol 62 (7/8), October 2005) This fascinating and beautifully illustrated volume explores the great man's life, science and cultural impact." (The Guardian) "...an excellent volume, warmly recommended to anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest scientists..." (Materials World, April 2007)Read more...